Nikki Jacquin / Art Instruction & Travelhttps://nikkijacquinartist.wordpress.com
"Memories of your life captured as lasting works of art, become family heirlooms."Tue, 20 Mar 2018 01:12:35 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.com/https://secure.gravatar.com/blavatar/7d97a48b6fb7762aae61c8e74c2229c2?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.pngNikki Jacquin / Art Instruction & Travelhttps://nikkijacquinartist.wordpress.com
23rd Year at the Regina Home and Garden Show!https://nikkijacquinartist.wordpress.com/2018/03/19/23rd-year-at-the-regina-home-and-garden-show/
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I hope to see you at booth 599 in the new International Trade Centre! Place your deposit at the show for my 3rd Paint France Like An Impressionist Group Tour and save $300. CAD!

Granted; it still gets dark early on March evenings in Saskatchewan, but going to meet a man I had not met before and where I was meeting him had me alert and edgy. It was 7:30 pm in the evening and I had been trying to locate this chemical since 3 that afternoon. As I pulled off of Saskatchewa Drive into the back alley in front of the Plains Hotel and in behind the tattoo parlour facing Albert Street, I opened my window just a crack to the man approaching my vehicle. I asked if David was inside. The man said, “Nobody here by that name.” I then realized I was at the wrong door. Two doors down there was the glass door I had been told about. I had been sent a photo of David. Thankfully I would be able to see through the door before entering!

Earlier that day I had been working when I had an urgent need for the chemical. It wasn’t where I usually stored it. I had a deadline of the next day by 5 pm and without this chemical it wasn’t going to happen.

I tried to remember where I had last purchased it. All I could remember was that the name was a string of letters. Opening the phone book (showing my age now) I searched under the appropriate category. Nothing looked familiar. I did see another company with just as descriptive a name and dialed. Upon describing the location where I last recalled making my purchase and what I was looking for, the person suggested B & E. They were however now closed and employees had started up a new company called XYZ; we will call them. I dialed their number and found they were no longer in business. I then got the notion to Google them. Up popped a suggestion that took me to Crashbang Labs in Regina. I found their group page on Facebook.

My request to join the group was promptly answered. I quickly posted my request, ” Does anyone have 2 cups of FeCl3 I can purchase?” I was then messaged with an affirmative along with direction and a photo of a man I was to meet. It was now 7:15 pm and I was a little reluctant to venture out but in desperate need of this chemical. So I set off and successfully acquired my FeCl3 ( Ferric Chloride). Thanks to David of Crashbang Labs of Regina I had what I needed to meet my deadline.

My project; was an upcycled door for the Doors and More Fundraising Gala to be held at the MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina in support of Habitat for Humanity. (See above image.) The repurposed etched copper plate was the cause of my late night scavenger hunt that led to some rather fun post exchanges with members of the club. One person responded, “Jeeze, what happened to borrowing an egg or a cup of sugar? Next we’ll be asking each other for spare trans-spatial polarizers.” To which I replied, “If you’re ever needing Transparentizer, I’m your lady :).” I love it when my art journey takes me to unexpected place to make new friends!

Oh, the door by the way has been chosen by the fundraising committee for their live auction this Friday, Mar. 16th, 2018. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Habitat for Humanity or the MacKenzie. It should be a great evening for a very worthwhile cause with many doors available on silent and live auction created by Saskatchewan artists.

Crashbang Labs it turns out is a non profit group open to anyone 0 – 100 years who likes to tinker with technology and electronics. I may just have to go check it out more closely one day. They have event nights called group builds where anyone can show up and participate in the group techie project.

Crashbang Labs you saved my bacon! Thanks for the neighborly loan. I may have to join you one day! Your 3 D printer intrigues me.

I am so excited of what we have planned for students of my 3rd Paint France Like An Impressionist Group Painting Holiday – Aug. 27th – Sept. 9th, 2018! Now you can even take a 3D virtual tour of the spacious grounds, first rate accommodations and 24 – 7 open studio space that awaits you at Perigord Retreats in the Dordogne Region of France! We will spend our first 8 days there and then travel onto Paris, the City of Lights! Visit the link below for your tour of Perigord!:

3D Virtual Tour of Perigord Retreats, France

Pretrip Social Invite for You and a Guest

I would also like to invite you and a guest to a pretrip social Mar. 2nd, 2018 at 7 pm! Its a great opportunity to meet others going on the trip and to have your questions answered. RSVP by Mar. 1st, 2018 by calling 1-877-335-7655 toll free in NA.

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2nd Paint Plein Air in the Tradition of the Canadian Group of Seven

July 16th – 23rd, 2018

This workshop includes a group showing of our work at the Broke Spoke Gallery in Maple Creek, SK.! http://brokenspokeartgallery.com! Nikki Jacquin, a full time visual artist and art instructor will lead this excursion to paint the Cypress Hills and surrounding area. Nikki has led 2 excursions to France, 2 to Cuba. A position as guest artist in residence for 3 years in Cypress Hills, Sask. region led to a deep love of this area of the province. Nikki hiked, painted, conducted open studio time and public art classes during her stays in Cypress Hills. The itinerary is now available (see below). Full art tuition is $300. + GST for this 7 day art workshop.

Recommendations on travel and accommodations in the region will be given upon request. You may wish to likeHttp://www.facebook.com/PaintingTours and the event on that page for images from last years tour and further information. To receive your updates email

Cancellation refunds will be processed as follows: 60 days or more prior to start date: 50% funds returned. 30 – 60 days prior to retreat start date: 25% funds returned. No refund within 30 days of retreat start dates.

2019 Mid-Winter Cuban Salsa Dance and Paint Group Excursion

Jan. 11th – 25th, 2019

Save $300. CAD by registering prior to Sept. 15th, 2018

To reserve a spot on this painting holiday for 2019 please do so at myShop-Nowsection and click “Art Holidays” or email artist@nikkisportraits.com before Sept. 15, 2018 to reserve the EARLY BIRD RATE and SAVE $300. CAD + GST! A $550. + GST deposit CAD reserves your space! The registration deadline is Nov. 11th, 2018. (Max. 11 students) Jan. 11 – 25th, 2018 The cost of this package is $1090. US + your choice of accommodations + GST. Does not include flights and some meals. Please call Nikki at 1-877-335-7655 toll free for further details. See the pricing and conditions brochure below for full details.

Learn to paint and draw on holiday in Cuba this winter, beginning with a 1 night stay in a Santa Clara casa particular (B&B). Next we will take a per-arranged transfer through the picturesque Escambray Mountains by day to our next destination: Trinidad, Cuba for a 6 night stay in a local casa particular. Trinidad is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you will experience Spanish colonial era architecture unlike anywhere else in the country. From Trinidad we will also travel out to paint gorgeous valley vistas, the Topes de Collantes Waterfalls, Playa Ancon Beach on the Caribbean Sea and much more. Discover historic sites and Cuban art, dance and music in this area while learning to paint plein air in watercolour and acrylic. We will also learn to use our sketchbook as a tool to creativity. Also we will have an opportunity to visit two Cuban artists’ studios. Next we will take another per-arranged transfer to Cienfuegos to stay for 3 nights to explore the French influenced architecture. Then we are off to Havana for a 4 night stay in a casa where the history and sights will transfer you back to the 50’s & 60’s and we will connect once again with an artist friend there. Lastly we transfer out to Varadero for our return flight home. Classes will be led by Nikki Jacquin.

EARLY BIRD RATE: – $300. CAD if booked by April 15th, 2018

A fantastic itinerary is planned for you! Non painting partners and friends will find much to enjoy too!

Nikki Jacquin will immerse you in a 13 day painting exploration of the Dordogne region followed by Paris, France. Angela and Adrian, owners of Perigord Retreats, will organize excursions to places such as historic castles, towns, caves and landscapes in the Dordogne and Lot regions sharing a multitude of tales dating as far back as pre history. We will have time to explore, paint on location and time to complete works in the studio and/or soak up the ambiance of the acres of garden and indoor/outdoor pool. Staying in one place means you can be ‘at home’ without the hassle of shifting gear frequently. This trip will celebrate a different pace and our hosts Angela and Adrian will ensure our comfort. We will leave them after 8 days and have a 5 day trip to Paris. Nikki’s role will be to enhance your painting skills as well as challenge you with new ideas and subjects. Non- painting partners and friends will find this tour very enjoyable as well!

Once we have 10 registered participants, we will then search for best flight pricing! Register early for best pricing!

Cancellation received in writing 60 days prior to commencement
will be charged 30% (deposit already received).
Cancellation from 59 to 30 days prior to the holiday a
75% charge is made.
No refund on cancellations after June 29th, 2018.
Payment accepted by MasterCard, Visa, or cheque!

* It is advised that all participants purchase extensive, health, travel and cancellation insurance.

Inclusionsin Paris (5 nights)
Group transfer to & from Paris airport.
A 5 night stay at Hotel Muguet, within walking distance of the Louvre & Eiffel Tower!
Private tour by English Art historian of the French paintings area in the Louvre.
All breakfasts at Hotel Muguet.
2 day Hop on Hop off bus pass of Paris.
Visit to the Sennelier Art Supply Store that was frequented by many French Impressionists and Van Gogh.
Painting instruction by Nikki Jacquin.

Brochure Front

2018 Paint France Like An Impressionist Pricing and Conditions Page

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Optional: Heavy Gel Medium or Heavy Modeling Paste. These allow you to thicken your paint for very thick ( impasto) paint applications. If you do use these I suggest using a canvas board for a more rigid substrate.

Let’s start painting: Remember to clean your brush with water between each step.

Step 1:

– Wash Burnt Sienna all over the canvas surface using big loose washy strokes with more water. I used the Filbert brush for this step. A cross hatching stroke works the paint into the canvas best.

– With the #4 bright brush use a cross hatching stroke and pick up more white or yellow in the brush now and then to modulate the colour a little.

Step 4:

– Now we will start to rough in our vase.

– Use your #2 round brush and Raw Umber with more water mixed to a soupy consistency to draw a plumb line positioned as above. I started this line by marking the top and bottom position of this line. You may find it easier to draw a line between these points if you turn your canvas horizontally and draw on smooth line from the dot on the left to the dot on the right ( if you are right handed) or reverse if you are left handed.

Step 5:

– With the same colour and brush I mark the widest dimension of the vase and create the curved bottom for the illusion of perspective. Because we are viewing the vase from above this bottom will curve downward in the middle.

Step 6:

– With the same color and brush mark the centre line of the vase.

Step 7:

– With the same colour and brush again mark the back table line and connect the lines to create the sides of the vase. ( Again you might find these vertical lines easier to paint if you turn your canvas horizontally and use a more watery paint mixture.

Step 8:

– Now we are going to fill in the vase.

– Mix 1 part Raw Umber with 1 part Titanium White to make a light gray brown as shown.

– With your #6 flat or #4 bright brush fill in the bottom of the jar. With your brush still dirty with this colour pick up more white now and then or CAD. Red Light to indicate highlights and Reflected colour.

– Note all our brush strokes are curved like the vase to assist in giving the feeling of roundness.

– Clean your brush with water.

Step 9:

– Mix 1 part Yellow Ochre : 2 parts CAD. Yellow Medium: a bit of Titanium White for the top of the vase.

– Again use your # 6 flat brush or your #4 bright to paint in curved strokes the top of the vase.

– With your brush still dirty with this colour pick up a bit more White or Burnt Sienna to add highlights and shadows.

– Use a bit of CAD Red Light for reflected light from the flowers and Paynes Gray for the leaves or shadows cast by the leaves onto the vase.

We will pick up from here on Wed., Jan. 24th from 4-6 pm. See you then.

Learn to paint the Canadian Group of Seven classes. Register for all 6 – 2 hour sessions. All classes take place on Wednesdays 4 – 6 pm at the Argyle Park Community Centre next to Dr. Hanna School in Regina. Regularly $180. + GST. A materials list will be emailed once your registration is received.

Don’t have art materials? Need an Art Kit? Purchase 1 at $15. + taxes. You will need one per image. These step by step beginner classes are suitable for ages 8 – adult. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. You may register here or by calling 1-877-335-7655 toll free. If you wish you may purchase a single date by clicking “Art Instruction”. Individual classes are $30.+GST. Click on image to see enlargement.

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Merry Christmas in THANKFULNESS…

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